Gunung Kawi Temple

Gunung Kawi Temple, Bali Archaeological Site

Gunung Kawi Temple is a Hindu Temple complex from the stone era located in Gianyar regency. This is refer to the Tengkulak A inscription on 945 saka (Balinese calendar) that was released by Marakata King. Gunung Kawi Temple is an ancient heritage complex located on the Pekerisan River (name of the river by Katyangan Amarawati). There are 3 temples with similar name of Gunung Kawi in Bali such as Gunung Kawi in Sebatu countryside, Gunung Kawi Temple in Keliki countryside and Gunung Kawi Temple in Babitra countryside.

Gunung Kawi Temple, the ancient omission complex

It is consisted of 2 types:

Temple ComplexTemple complex is consisted of 2 consecution. The consecution in east side of Pekerisan River is consisted of 5 units and the consecution at west side of river is 5 units, in the north is 4 units and 1 unit is located far in south side separate from the others. On the above temple consecution in particular to the East side River, there is an article written based on Kediri word type sounding ‘Haji Lumahing Jalu’. Haji means a king, the Lumah means a temple or Sidha Dewata means to return to the nature of deity and Ing Jalu means in Pekerisan. The Jalu mean the Keris literal. The temple which is located in the west side of river related to all king concubines.

Buddhist Temple ComplexBuddhist Temple Complex is used as a residence and as place for meditation. It is consisted of some nooks and it is located in the cross east of Pakerisan River. Other nooks are located spread out and near the temple bunch.